Senior Programme Analysis Assistant

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all peacekeeping and special political missions around the world.

This position is located in the Planning Support Unit, within the Supply Chain Service at the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) in Brindisi, Italy. The Senior Programme Analysis Assistant will report to the Chief, Planning Support Unit.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Senior Programme Analysis Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
•Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation activities/processes for, typically, large and highly complex elements of Supply Chain Services programs, activities and initiatives.
•Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents information/data on specific programs/activities and related topics.
•Prepares, maintains and updates files and internal databases; designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, with statistical data, graphic content, and other background materials/notes.
•Assists in the coordination of program/project planning and preparation; monitors status of program/project proposals; takes necessary action to ensure project documents are completed and submitted to relevant parties for approval.
•Assists in the preparation and analysis of program/project budget proposals; provides assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines; reviews and coordinates submissions of program proposals and budget estimates, ensuring that requisite information is included and justified in terms of proposed activities; proposes adjustments as necessary; prepares reports and ensures that outputs/services are properly categorized.
•Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of programs/projects; categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses data related to programs/projects, e.g. accounting records, outputs, resources utilized, deviations/revisions, etc.; carries out periodic status reviews, identifies issues and initiates requisite follow-up actions.
•Collaborates with program/project managers on performance reporting; liaises with relevant parties on the interpretation of the activities/services scheduled in the PB and various planning instruments such as the medium-term plan and internal work plans; provides assistance on reporting requirements, guidelines, rules and procedures and ensures completeness and accuracy of data submitted.
•Drafts program/project summaries, coordinates review and clearance process, and coordinates with editors, translation services, etc. on finalization and publication of reports in multiple languages.
•Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of program/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units to initiate requests, prepare standard terms of reference against program/project objectives, obtain necessary clearances, processes and follow-up on administrative actions and resolve issues related to project implementation.
•Assist Peacekeeping Missions (PKM), Special Political Missions (SPMs), and Non-Field Secretariat Entities (NFSEs) with the formulation, review, training, and establishment of a global annual demand plan in coordination with all relevant stakeholders and focal points.
•Interface, facilitate and coordinate global Integrated Business Planning Process (IBP) meetings with PKMs, SPMs, NFSEs and other Secretariat entities.
•Provide and facilitate training related to the Demand and Acquisition Planning (DAP) tool.
•Assist and facilitate the chairing and provision of Demand planning data for the Integrated Business Planning Processes.
•Drafts correspondence and communications related to all aspects of program/project administration, including work plan and budgets, revisions and other related issues, as well as prepares unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.
•Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of logistics operations and practices. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education

High school diploma is required.
Certification in PRINCE2 or equivalent project management methodologies is desirable.
Supply Chain Operations Reference – Professional (SCOR-P) certification is desirable.
Lean Six Sigma certifications is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in program and project administration, including performance management of programmatic activities, monitoring and reporting, data analysis, programming and budgeting, is required.
Experience in using Business Intelligence software tools for querying, processing, analyzing data, and developing complex reports is required.
Experience in demand/acquisition planning, supply chain management, and forecasting requirements is desirable.
Experience in the use of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable.
Experience within the UN common system or other similar international organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Recruitment for this position is done on a local basis.

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country.
Applicants who are Italian nationals or nationals of a member state of the European Union need to upload a copy of their national passport. All other applicants need to have a valid work permit for Italy and need to upload a copy of such work permit. All other applicants, except current UNGSC staff members in Brindisi, need to provide a Certificato Penale and Certificato di Carichi Pendenti. Attachments need to be uploaded in Step 8 of the online application. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Service category in the United Nations Secretariat. Having passed the Administrative Assessment Support Test (ASAT) in English at Headquarters, ECA, ESCWA, UNOG, UNOV, ICTR, or ICTY may be recognized in place of the GGST, pending confirmation of validity.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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No Fee

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